There are people who have exceptional talent in a particular field, and their creations are not only amazingly gifted, but also able to stand out and make people fall in love with them. However, when we delve into the lives of these giants, we will find theirsCharacterwithEthicsThe quality is often criticized. This article will focus on three talented and virtuous masters: Yuan Zhen, Song Zhiwen, and Shen Kuo. While their talents are highly appreciated, their conduct leaves an indelible shadow.
Yuan Zhi was a highly regarded poet in the literary history of the Tang Dynasty, and his works have survived to this day, leaving a deep impression on people. However, it is precisely in possessing talent at the same time that Yuan Zhen'sCharacterBut it was questioned. His behavior in his love life is commendable. He once fell in love with Cui Yingying, but abandoned her because of his greed for power and status. He was followed by a famous female poetXue Taohad an affair, and married Pei Shu, the daughter of Pei Gongyi, in the form of a concubine. Yuan Zhen's behavior of abandoning the beginning and ending caused many people to be dissatisfied.
Song Zhiwen is famous for his talent, and Li Bai,Wang Weiand so on as the "Ten Friends of the Immortal Sect", and his works are widely appreciated. However, hisCharacterBut it's full of noEthicsacts. He with his nephewLiu XiyiThe relationship is a prime example. Song Zhiwen took advantage of his position and tried to seize itLiu XiyiAn unpublished poem. WhenLiu XiyiWhen refusing his request, Song Zhiwen turned out to be ** him and hid in the home of his friend Zhang Shenzhi. In addition, Song Zhiwen also betrayed the Zhang brothers in order to gain Wu Zetian's favor, and was finally executed by Li Longji.
Shen Kuo was a scientist and Northern Song Dynasty ** who had great achievements in the field of science and was known as ChinaHistory of Scienceon the illustrious figures. However, his actions are in stark contrast to his talent. He is good at duplicity, secretly retaliating against his colleagues and damaging the reputation of others. He's **Su Dongpoand betrayed the benefactor who promoted himWang Anshi。Shen Kuo took advantage of the emperor's anger and willSu DongpoDerogatoryHuangzhouand inWang AnshiWhen reprimanded, he turned around and reported him. His actions earned him power and status, but alsoHistoryon left him with a disgraceful image.
of these three giantsCharacterThe problem is that they are talented withEthicsbetween the embodiment of the contradictions. Their talent makes them unmatched in their particular field, but theirEthicsThe quality is often jaw-dropping. Their exploitation, deception, betrayal, etc., make people question their true motives and personality. While their talent is breathtaking, their noEthicsBehaviour also makes people look away from them.
Although there are talented but unvirtuous giantsHistoryIt's not uncommon, but that doesn't mean we should treat their actions as desirable. Even in the face of their talents, we should stick to themEthicsPrinciple. A person's talent is only a part of his characterEthicsValue is just as important. Only on the basis of talent and virtue complementing each other can one truly become a worthy person.